Clallam County

Music on the Strait cofounders James Garlick, left, and Richard O’Neill, right, perform with New York City-based pianist Jeremy Denk and Southern California cellist Ani Aznavoorian, center, in the inaugural festival three years ago at Peninsula College’s Maier Performance Hall. The performers will reunite this August for the 2021 Music on the Strait. (Photo courtesy of Music on the Strait)

Music on the Strait concerts lined up

Less than a month from now, James Garlick and Richard O’Neill’s shared hope will at last be reality. Music on the Strait,… Continue reading

Music on the Strait cofounders James Garlick, left, and Richard O’Neill, right, perform with New York City-based pianist Jeremy Denk and Southern California cellist Ani Aznavoorian, center, in the inaugural festival three years ago at Peninsula College’s Maier Performance Hall. The performers will reunite this August for the 2021 Music on the Strait. (Photo courtesy of Music on the Strait)

Ortloff graduates from University of Utah

Camille Ortloff graduated from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City at a May 6 commencement ceremony. Ortloff received a… Continue reading

Sequim Guild of the Seattle Children’s Hospital to hold garage and plant sale

The Sequim Guild of the Seattle Children’s Hospital will host its 14th garage and plant sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday… Continue reading

Clallam County man in 70s dies of COVID-19

Victim had been hospitalized with complications

Chip-seal work to resume on U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 19

Road work will resume across the North Olympic Peninsula Monday. Contractor crews will begin chip sealing sections of U.S. Highway 101 and state… Continue reading

Free outdoor concerts set in Sequim, Port Angeles and Port Townsend

Free outdoor concerts are planned this week in Port Angeles and Sequim. Port Townsend’s free weekly Concerts on the Dock will begin Aug. 5. Kalen… Continue reading

Guilty pleas in kidnap, assault

One man sentenced to five years in prison

Gary Butler with Sequim’s parks department thanks fellow staffers for their efforts and leadership in recent months during a rally last week in front of the Sequim Civic Center. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Locals show appreciation for Sequim city staff at rally

More than 30 people gathered for a “City Staff Appreciation Rally” in front of the Sequim Civic Center. The approximately 30-minute rally on… Continue reading

Gary Butler with Sequim’s parks department thanks fellow staffers for their efforts and leadership in recent months during a rally last week in front of the Sequim Civic Center. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Olympic Peninsula Art Association to hold art supply sale

Olympic Peninsula Art Association will conduct its annual art supply and book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The sale will… Continue reading

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to host tie dye party

The Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host its fourth Tie Dye Party from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The annual party… Continue reading

Politics plays role in ‘nonpartisan’ races

Conservative Sequim group in forefront

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

In-person meeting Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Joshua’s Restaurant, 113 Del Guzzi Drive (off U.S. Highway 101). This week… Continue reading

The ferry MV Coho sits at the dock on Saturday in Port Angeles, waiting to resume daily trips to Victoria once the U.S.-Canada border reopens to non-essential traffic. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Good news about border reopening could come next week

Coho ready to ply the Strait again

The ferry MV Coho sits at the dock on Saturday in Port Angeles, waiting to resume daily trips to Victoria once the U.S.-Canada border reopens to non-essential traffic. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hall: QAnon a ‘hoax’

Donnie Hall, an organizer of the Sequim-based Independent Advisory Association, said he has changed his mind about QAnon, the right-wing conspiracy theory… Continue reading

The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain sits at a berth at Port Angeles City Pier during a 2012 visit to Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Hawaiian Chieftain sold; repairs to be made in Port Townsend

Tall ship will take passengers in Hawaii

The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain sits at a berth at Port Angeles City Pier during a 2012 visit to Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Tami Johnson of Mukilteo strolls down a path between rows of lavender at Lavender Connection northwest of Sequim, a participating farm with Lavender Weekend.
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Lavender Weekend blooms in Sequim

Sequim-area lavender farms scented the air while visitors swarmed over the blooming plants this weekend. Events continue today and throughout the rest of the summer… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Tami Johnson of Mukilteo strolls down a path between rows of lavender at Lavender Connection northwest of Sequim, a participating farm with Lavender Weekend.
Steven Blackham.

Mental health focus of hospital election forum

Three candidates give views

Steven Blackham.
Interim Executive Director Ginny Holladay holds artwork for Angel Street, which was created and donated by Ryoko Toyama.

Olympic Theatre Arts Center rolls out new season

Five plays tell stories of adapting in trying times

Interim Executive Director Ginny Holladay holds artwork for Angel Street, which was created and donated by Ryoko Toyama.
Dr. Allison Berry.

One public health officer now oversees Peninsula

Berry appointed in Jefferson County

Dr. Allison Berry.

Water systems told to conserve

The 33 customers of the Island View Water System are operating under a Stage 3 water alert. The Clallam County Public Utility District… Continue reading